Physical Access Control Coordinator - Atlanta Midtown

Marksman Security LLC•Atlanta, GA

6h•$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Physical Access Control Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, monitoring, and governance of physical access control systems to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access across assigned facilities. This role serves as a central point of coordination between security, facilities, IT, HR, and site operations teams, supporting access provisioning, audits, incident response, and system integrity. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, understands access governance principles, and maintains high standards to support safety, compliance, and uninterrupted operations.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in physical security, access control administration, or security operations
Hands-on experience with physical access control systems (Lenel, CCURE, or similar systems)
Strong understanding of access governance, audit practices, and role-based access models
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 1/2, PCI)
Knowledge of video surveillance systems (VMS) and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
Experience working with ticketing systems and access request workflows
Access governance and compliance mindset
Operational discipline and accuracy
Risk awareness and problem-solving
Customer-service oriented approach
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data centers, critical infrastructure, corporate campuses, or regulated environments

Responsibilities

Administer physical access control systems (PACS), including badge issuance, access level assignment, modifications, suspensions, and revocations
Ensure access is provisioned strictly in accordance with approved requests, role-based access standards, and least-privilege principles
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and role changes with HR, Security, and Site Operations teams
Maintain biometric and credential records where applicable (e.g., smart cards, PINs, biometric readers)
Support site operations during normal and off-hours as needed for access-related issues
Coordinate access support for employees, contractors, and approved visitors
Respond to access control incidents and assist with investigations and documentation
Conduct regular access reviews and audits to validate access appropriateness and system accuracy
Support compliance activities related to ISO 27001, SOC, PCI, or other regulatory frameworks
Maintain accurate records of access requests, approvals, audits, and corrective actions
Prepare access-related reports and metrics for leadership and auditors
Partner with Facilities, Construction, IT, and Security vendors to support system installations, upgrades, and maintenance
Coordinate access requirements for new sites, expansions, construction projects, and temporary operational needs
Act as a liaison between field teams and central security for escalations and exceptions
Maintain and update access control SOPs, job aids, and training materials
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve access governance and operational efficiency
Support the implementation of standardized access control processes across sites